Mountains To Do
If you are searching for things to do in Maggie Valley, look no further. Located on the fringe of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and two national forests, outdoor pursuits like hiking, camping, biking, whitewater rafting and horseback riding are favorites. You can also head over to the Cataloochee Valley area of the park and see the elk, which have been successfully reintroduced into the park.
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The Blue Ridge Parkway is ideal for motorcyclists and driving tours, with spectacular views of the rolling mountains. stop in and see the Wheels Through Ttime Museum - the museum that runsFor the kids, try miniature golf or snow tubing, go-cart racing or snowboarding. Maggie Valley is also a great central location for mountain biking and road biking – head over to Tsali for a mountain biking day trip or up to the Blue Ridge Parkway for some of the best road riding in the South. When the temperatures drop, Cataloochee Ski Area begins churning out the snow and grooming the slopes. Cataloochee consistently has one of the longest-running ski seasons in the Southeast, and features a variety of trails, from steep black diamonds to easy runs for beginners. Snowboarders can carve the slopes or try the latest tricks at the terrain park.
Trout Fishing in Maggie Valley
Maggie Valley is a state designated Heritage Trout Waters area.
The Mountain Heritage Trout Waters Program was established by the NC General Assembly in 2007 as a means to encourage trout fishing as a heritage tourism activity.
Maggie Valley is designated as one of five Mountain Heritage Trout Cities in this pilot program. [More Info] [Information on the tackle loaning program]
